AutoGyro Cavalon, N46JS: Accident occurred June 16, 2021 in Collinsville, Grayson County, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fort Worth, Texas

https://registry.faa.gov/N46JS

Location: Collinsville, Texas

Accident Number: CEN21LA276

Date and Time: June 16, 2021, 17:30 Local 

Registration: N46JS

Aircraft: SCOTT VALDEZ CAVALON 

Injuries: 2 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On June 16, 2021, about 1730 central daylight time, amateur-built Cavalon gyroplane, N46JS, was substantially damage when it was involved in an accident near Collinsville, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The gyroplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.

According to a statement provided by the pilot, he had departed the North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI), Denison, Texas, about 1715 and was en route to Weatherford, Texas. While at 2,500 ft, the gyroplane began losing airspeed and altitude. The pilot attempted to restore engine power but was unable to do so. He performed a forced landing to a cow pasture. During the landing, the main rotor system was substantially damaged.

The gyroplane was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: SCOTT VALDEZ

Registration: N46JS

Model/Series: CAVALON 

Aircraft Category: Helicopter

Amateur Built:

Operator: On file 

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KGLE,839 ft msl 

Observation Time: 17:35 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles

Temperature/Dew Point: 34°C /17°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 140°

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility: 10 miles

Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Departure Point: Denison, TX (KGYI) 

Destination: Weatherford, TX (KWEA)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: 1 None

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 2 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 33.560523,-96.915036 (est)